1. Start up

Researcher:

  • Discuss with partner(s) as early as possible:
    • Preconditions  and meeting structure.
    • Planning and deadlines for discussing output internally.
    • Who is authorised to make decisions?
    • Agree on who writes the press release and who decides on the final text.
    • Which authors/ organisations are mentioned in the publication? Who inputs; supplies and decides on final text and layout (incl. logos)?
  • Inform communication about the new publication and the support needed.

2. Output

Researcher:

  • Give regular updates to communication officer.
  • Find second reader and MT member for control phase.
  • Write report/paper. Check Research Manual for tips and tricks.
  • Agree on text with partner(s).

3. Control and check

Start using the Publication Checklist
Follow these steps:

  1. Second reader checks content, including for risks.
    Adjustment necessary -> Researcher(s) process feedback. Go to next step.
  2. Management Team member checks content and risks.
    Adjustment necessary? Process feedback. Ready? Go to next step.
  3. Researcher sends publication for a company review if applicable and processes feedback from companies.
  4. Researcher: Check if partner sends report to editor for language check and that the edits are processed.

4. Design

Communication:

Check design.

MT-member:

Check final, designed version of report/paper.

5. Decision to publish

Communication:

Checks if all participants did the necessary checks and signed the Publication Checklist. If yes, it’s ok to go to phase ‘External dissemination’.

6. External dissemination

Communication and researcher:

Give follow up on the communication and dissemination plan.

7. Monitor and evaluate

Communication:

Check statistics and media attention. Evaluate shortly and adjust plans where necessary.

8. Outcomes

Communication and researcher:

If the report/paper contributes to a concrete result: publish and disseminate the result.